Major League Baseball News and Rumors

We pretty much know as much as you do on this one. All we have to go on are the exclusive details that were posted in the free agent outfielder's timeline in the last half hour or so. Well, that and Morgan's avatar now appears to show him kissing the wo…

Going into the offseason, one of the premier closers of this year's free-agent class was clearly Rafael Soriano. Now, in mid-January, Soriano is THE premier closer of this free-agent class, but he is still unsigned, available, searching for a new employ…

Mets add five non-roster players to big league camp

The Mets on Monday announced they have invited catcher Juan Centeno, infielder Josh Satin, outfielder Matt den Dekker and right-handed pitchers Rafael Montero and Cory Mazzoni to Major League Spring Training.

Gallardo, Maldonado slated to play in Classic

Mexican-born Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo and catcher Martin Maldonado of Puerto Rico are expected to appear later this week on their homelands' preliminary rosters for the World Baseball Classic, separate sources said.

Nothing middling about Tribe's key infield prospects

When Francisco Lindor wandered through the visitors' clubhouse at Progressive Field on Monday afternoon, making his way to his temporary locker, a group of reporters quickly surrounded the prospect and peppered him with questions.

This Youtube video of comedian Rob Delaney reading baseball scouting terms and commenting on their inherent sensuality (even sexuality in some cases) is not safe for work and should be watched by kids under parental supervision only. (There, that'll sto…

When you think of Bruce Chen, you think: trailblazer. The journeyman starter may have to fight to crack the Royals' rotation in spring training, but he's going to make some baseball history in March. Chen will become the first major leaguer to play for …

Baseball owners approved a rule change last week, several sources have told ESPN, that would allow coaches and managers to bring interpreters to the mound this season for conferences with foreign-born pitchers who don't speak fluent English.

Watch the Blue Jays go curling in Saskatoon!

Your browser does not support iframes. No matter where you put baseball and hockey in your sports preference list, they're pretty much the best sports to watch in person. But the most doggone sport ever invented by man has to be this curling. It's been …

My personal favorite moment of 2012 might have been watching A's manager Bob Melvin -- exhausted, happy and soaked in champagne -- sit on a table outside his clubhouse and try to find the words to describe what had just happened.

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will play for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. The Classic rosters will be officially released on Thursday, but Rizzo confirmed on Monday that he will join the Italian team.

Get a job with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday

Unhappy with your job? Out of work altogether? Always wanted to enter the world of Major League Baseball? Want to party with the Home Run Thingie? Don't like talking to the media? Now is your chance to cross all of that off your list and fulfill your dr…

McCann confident he'll be in Opening Day lineup

As the early days of 2013 have elapsed, Brian McCann has replaced a fear of uncertainty with a sense that his surgically repaired right shoulder will be strong enough for him to be ready at the start of the most important year of his career.

eBay: 2005 White Sox World Series ring for sale

She's a beaut, ain't she? All right, who did it? Which one of the Chicago White Sox put a 2005 World Series ring for sale on eBay? So far, 14 offers have been on the 14k gold, 95-diamond work of art, but the seller is asking $24,999.99. In addition to t…

Non-roster pitchers could make significant impact

Few Phillies fans knew much about infielder Kevin Frandsen, catcher Erik Kratz and left-handers Jeremy Horst and Raul Valdes last offseason, but they helped the club at various points. Who are the candidates to surprise and help out in 2013?

Pierre to step out of comfort zone, become leader

Juan Pierre will be making his second stint as a Marlin. On a youthful team, the 35-year-old's unrelenting work ethic is welcome. Some may question his size, lack of power and throwing arm. But no one can dispute his determination and drive.

Rangers' offseason may be for the best

This is a time of year when it's easy to look at a team's roster and get a queasy feeling about the question marks, but the Rangers have been careful about not throwing good money -- or prospects -- at bad.